General Manager of Elmbank York, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Stefan Micevski has been appointed Chairman of the Hospitality Association York (HAY).  HAY made the announcement following their November meeting, where previous Chair Adam Wardale stepped down to pursue a new role as Director of Hospitality at Middleton Hall Retirement Village in County Durham.  New HAY…

Six York hoteliers took part in the Yorkshire Marathon yesterday to raise funds for SASH (Safe and Sound Homes).  The competitor hotels are members of the Hospitality Association York (HAY), at a meeting earlier in the year the association agreed to take on the Yorkshire Marathon as a relay team to contribute towards one of…

Following months of preparation, The Principal York has officially relaunched as The Milner York, introducing a bold new chapter for this historical Grade II listed hotel. Originally built in 1878 as the Royal Station Hotel, the new name honours the hotel’s connection to York’s railway heritage while embracing a modern future. Named after William Milner,…

Mariana Kachun, a Ukrainian refugee and Chef de Rang at Middlethorpe Hall and Spa has been presented a scholarship from York St John University.  Mariana was a finalist in the inaugural HAY Hospitality Awards on Thursday 5th September at the Radisson Hotel in York. The application for her award moved the judges when they learned that…

Winners of the inaugural HAY Hospitality Awards were announced during an awards night at the Radisson Hotel York on Thursday 5th September.  Bronze, silver and gold accolades were awarded in each of the 12 categories celebrating everyone from kitchen teams to sales and events, front of house to back of house – the HAY Hospitality Awards…

Hospitality Association York (HAY) are delighted to launch Hospitality Connect, a partnership promoting the hospitality sector to a young student audience.  Tackling ongoing recruitment challenges and working to positively change the image of the sector, the programme will introduce school students to the world of hospitality, highlight pathways for learners and amplify education options that lead into…